Born to Die
by Lana Del Rey
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2012
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 2350 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,089 out of 2350
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 2350
  3. Negative: 181 out of 2350
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  1. drowned-light
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Un clásico de los años 10s y uno de los mejores álbumes indie pop de la historia. Si bien, el álbum puede llegar a sonar incompleto en algún pequeño y casi notorio punto nos podemos dar cuenta de que Lana nos mete en su peligroso mundo con hombres mayores, Pepsi-Cola y drogas desde la segunda canción, haciendo que el álbum cobre vida propia.
  2. dvmnz_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has a perfect sound and instrumental. It is both grand and delicate, with intense lyrics.… Expand
  3. DRTJ
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Favorite track: "National Anthem"
    Least favorite track: "Lolita"
    This album is an ambiance all on its own. Lana Del Rey burst onto the scene with this strong debut album, full of biting and provocative lyrics and a delicate mix of alternative and baroque pop. While many over the years have criticized Del Rey's somber vocals, you can't have these kinds of instrumentals and lyrics with a    Favorite track: "National Anthem"
    Least favorite track: "Lolita"

    This album is an ambiance all on its own. Lana Del Rey burst onto the scene with this strong debut album, full of biting and provocative lyrics and a delicate mix of alternative and baroque pop. While many over the years have criticized Del Rey's somber vocals, you can't have these kinds of instrumentals and lyrics with a typical "pop princess" voice. She is singing from the heart, with references to Americana and fame culture - something that she obviously fears but also anticipates with a sort of vengeful excitement. The drums and orchestral arrangements combine to make catchy slow-burners that create a sultry atmosphere: perfect for the excellent songwriting on display.    … Expand
  4. Fra101
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Really good project, I liked it, I will listen to it again and again and again and again for sure!!!
  5. Leodgrey
    Jun 25, 2021
    9
    Born to Die, perhaps lost to the times of now, will be a breakthrough album because it created the foundations for Lana Del Rey. Without this initial reflection on her life, Lana would never have been able to go on to create her most influential songs, notably Ultraviolence, Ride, Cinnamon Girl and much more.
  6. ismimduygu
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    I love this album so so much . Every type song is in this album. SO SO GOOD THANK LANA
  7. eduviel
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. excellent work a great vision has lana, she is very poetic and I love that about her. it is better than some hip / hop songs with very absurd and grotesque lyrics .… Expand
  8. Jxssmll
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    una obra magistral por lana del rey, un excelente álbum debut que revolucionó y trajo a la industria su respectivo género. Gran sonido y magnífica lírica.
  9. davidd22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is so legendary, you can't compare it to anything else, it's like Lana invented her own genre
  10. ferreira00
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Can you imagine the world without Lana del Rey's "Born to Die"? She literaly created a aesthetic and a trend in the alternative scene while the whole music industry was worn out from the same songs of different artists. This was the beggining of every indie, alternative trend and she still impacts a lot of artists with her lyrics, melody and aesthetic.
  11. ericksalgado
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, legendary, a cultural reset, the beginning of the beautiful that Lana is
  12. MinHoCastillo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El álbum perfecto es este ! Sin duda una obra de arte del alternativo !
  13. potasioxd
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    realmente es un buen álbum, no hay relleno y todas las canciones se complementan. la temática y melodías antiguas le da el toque. mis canciones favoritas son lolita, diet mountain dew y off to the races
  14. natalipistan
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Literalmente, un reseteo cultural. Mi álbum favorito de todos los tiempos. Lana es dios.
  15. AntonRUS
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Пожалуй мой самый любимый альбом когда-либо выпущенный.… Expand
  16. ignaciolbbh
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lana del rey queen of alt stream chemtrails over the country club and after school by melanie martinez… Expand
  17. enriquecastela
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a classic lana album, it’s one of the best album in the decade, amazing brilliant… Expand
  18. Matirusa
    Nov 16, 2020
    8
    Some of yall gotta respect this album this masterpiece literally CREATED the modern alternative music.
  19. Eduardoryann
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    O álbum é incrível e super memorável,teve grande impacto e movimentou toda carreira da Lana,que só melhorou depois desse lançamento
  20. Myles66666
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is sooooo amazing. I will never understand how people could hate it… Expand
  21. mmaa_han
    Feb 10, 2021
    5
    Best Album On My Life
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  22. bellymb6288
    May 29, 2021
    10
    This album tackles many deep subjects, such as Lana's typical toxic love stories that are prevalent in her early work, to alcoholism, troubles of fame, troubled teenage youth, and grooming, Her use of upbeat music in many tracks contrasts with her voice and lyrics creating nice juxtaposition. This album is very diverse in its sound, but still has the cohesion that is so valued today, notThis album tackles many deep subjects, such as Lana's typical toxic love stories that are prevalent in her early work, to alcoholism, troubles of fame, troubled teenage youth, and grooming, Her use of upbeat music in many tracks contrasts with her voice and lyrics creating nice juxtaposition. This album is very diverse in its sound, but still has the cohesion that is so valued today, not only does it sound like a classic "Lana Del Rey" album, every song fits perfectly within the "Born to Die" sound.… Expand
  23. Deseorun
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    I was supposed to listen to a very dull and boring album. How wrong I was. "Born To Die" is an incredible indie pop album with its own special atmosphere and order. Every song deserves attention,but not every one of them is perfect and new to the world. Despite this,an excellent album.
  24. prettyswhen
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    slayyy lana. she fcked up MUSIC INDUSTRY W BTD. mother, slay queen❤️‍
  25. cuzinho1
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Born to Die is a brilliant album, but it's one that leaves room for a few improvements, and inspires confidence that they'll happen.
  26. flavialc
    Mar 19, 2021
    7
    the beggining of everything! i think this is her worst album, though it has her biggest hits, like summertime sadness, videogames, blue jeans.. there are songs that i really love, like off to the races, and ones that i really hate, like lolita.
  27. Andreerestrepo
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sólo quería decirte dulce niña,que tú eres la mejor y que lo seguirás siendo,te robaste mi corazón gracias y mil gracias… Expand
  28. Vmpireheart
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    El álbum que cambió toda la cultura musical, es uno de sus mejores trabajos y el que mejor define a lana como artista
  29. JoelG
    Dec 7, 2022
    7
    A cohesive album that flows perfectly from track to tack and creates a very mysterious and dark atmosphere for the listener. The melodies are great and creative, songwriting is good overall, the production is great on most songs but on some songs it feels like they were unfinished or downgraded with not so good production.
    Lana's vocals are great, though I wish she'd give us more power in    A cohesive album that flows perfectly from track to tack and creates a very mysterious and dark atmosphere for the listener. The melodies are great and creative, songwriting is good overall, the production is great on most songs but on some songs it feels like they were unfinished or downgraded with not so good production.
    Lana's vocals are great, though I wish she'd give us more power in some songs.
    Overall it's a good album, which was well written and composed, the track arrangements is great and you can surely find some songs you relate to and enjoy.

    Favorite Tracks: Off To The Races, Video Games, National Anthem, Million Dollar Man .    … Expand
  30. Marinne
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    O Album é mto bom, ele é oq Lana del rey tem a oferecer de melhor, n sei pq a galera critica tanto, se a Lana é quem é hj, é por esse album
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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. Exclaim
    Feb 28, 2012
    50
    Spread over 12 songs, Del Rey becomes so ordinary, even bland, that no amount of little girl vocals or pouting can save her.
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  2. Mojo
    Feb 27, 2012
    80
    Tune out the background media noise and immerse yourself. [Mar 2012, p.94]
  3. Q Magazine
    Feb 21, 2012
    80
    Confirms her as the most compelling new pop star around: half doomed romantic, half mordant cynic, with a distinctively conflicted vision of how love, fame and America work. [Mar 2012, p.94]
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